As regional and rural communities grew, country people began to showcase their achievements at agricultural shows around the state. The agricultural show was a major social event at which many community competitions took place.

These included Scottish Dancing, for which gold medals were awarded even during the 1930s Depression.

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Crowds at the Portland Show, Victoria, about 1930.
Source – Museum Victoria.